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I need my current Joomla 3.x site moved to Joomla 6.x within two weeks. All existing articles will be retained. Menus and categories will be reviewed. I will give you several reference websites so you can capture the fresh, modern feel I’m after while still reflecting my brand. A custom, mobile-first template built on Cassiopeia or another Joomla-6-ready framework is required, with full multi language support (RTL/LTR) flexibility, clean SCSS, and zero hard-coded text. On top of the upgrade I also want an advanced search experience—think faceted filtering and real-time suggestions, powered either by Joomla’s built-in Smart Search or a proven extension you recommend. Several extensions are to be integrated - already on the existing website Deliverables • Fully upgraded Joomla 6.x site hosted on my staging server, then migrated to live • New responsive template matching the provided style references • All current content/structure intact and verified • Advanced search installed, configured, and styled to match the new theme • Documentation covering template overrides, installed extensions, and how to manage the new search Acceptance will be based on flawless content parity, W3C-clean code, Google PageSpeed 90+ on mobile, and completion within 14 calendar days and exceptional design display.
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Hi There, Hope you are doing good. We have read the scope of work and we can upgrade your site from Joomla 3.x to Joomla 4.x aling with a fresh look and feel. The new upgraded site will also be well optimized with page speed score of 90+ We accept the timeline of 14 days. Can you please share your existing site url so we can have a look at it. Looking forward to hear from you. Thanks
$2,500 USD in 14 days
9.3
9.3

Hello, As a front-end developer with extensive experience in HTML, CSS, and PHP, I have successfully upgraded numerous Joomla sites. My team and I at Our Software understand the intricacies of Joomla upgrades and can efficiently migrate your existing Joomla 3.x site to Joomla 6.x while retaining all content and structure intact. Additionally, we have a proven track record of creating custom, mobile-first Joomla templates that represent the branding and style choices of our clients. With your reference websites, we will not only capture the fresh and modern feel you desire but also deliver a clean SCSS template with full multi-language support (RTL/LTR). Our designs are W3C-clean and optimized for speedy Google PageSpeed performance. Moreover, my skillset extends to incorporating complex functionalities like advanced search with faceted filtering and real-time suggestions. Having worked with Joomla’s built-in Smart Search - and several other extensions you might already be using on your current site - we're adept at installation, configuration, and matching the new theme's style. As part of our service, we also provide comprehensive documentation for future management. Let our expertise transform your vision into an upgraded Joomla site that impresses both audiences and search engines. Remember: “Miracles happen to those who believe in them”. Trust us with your project; together we will exceed your expectations! Thanks!
$1,600 USD in 12 days
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Joomla experts with 14+ years of experience I have been working with Joomla for the last 14+ years and have completed numerous Joomla migration, upgrade, and redesign projects. I have extensive experience upgrading legacy Joomla websites while preserving functionality, content, and SEO. I can also share real migration examples in a private message. Don’t worry about your existing setup—I will ensure a smooth migration from Joomla 3.x to Joomla 6.x while retaining all articles, menus, categories, and existing extensions wherever possible. My approach: • Upgrade Joomla 3.x to Joomla 6.x on a staging server. • Build a modern, responsive Cassiopeia-based (or similar) custom template with RTL/LTR multilingual support. • Preserve existing content and review menus/categories for consistency. • Integrate and configure your existing extensions along with an advanced search solution (Smart Search or a suitable extension with faceted filtering and live suggestions). • Use clean SCSS, template overrides, and Joomla best practices with no hard-coded content. • Optimize performance, security, and Core Web Vitals while ensuring mobile responsiveness. I will also keep your existing URLs wherever possible, and where changes are unavoidable, I’ll configure proper 301 redirects to preserve your SEO rankings. I’m confident I can complete the migration within your timeline while delivering a modern, maintainable Joomla 6 website with exceptional design and performance.
$1,825 USD in 9 days
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Hi! This is something we can handle. A couple of things I'd want to clarify before scoping it properly. Which extensions are already installed on the live site? Some don't have Joomla 6-compatible versions yet, so knowing that upfront avoids surprises mid-migration. Also, do you have a multilingual site already active, or is RTL/LTR support something you want ready for future use? On the timeline: 14 days is tight but workable — as long as the staging server is ready from day one and we get the reference sites early. The PageSpeed 90+ on mobile is achievable too, though it also depends on the hosting environment and image assets on your end. For the template we'd build on Cassiopeia with clean SCSS, no hardcoded text, and the modern feel you're describing. For search, Smart Search usually does the job well; if faceted filtering needs more power we'd recommend a proven extension rather than building from scratch. Happy to keep talking through the details — once I know the extension list I can give you a much clearer picture of what the migration actually involves. Gustavo & the DoTheCode team
$2,750 USD in 14 days
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Joomla 3 to 6 migration with zero content loss, a custom Cassiopeia-based template matching your reference designs, and faceted search that actually works -- the make-or-break piece is the extension audit before touching anything on staging. - Full migration audit first: inventory every extension, custom override, and template modification on your Joomla 3.x site -- map each to a Joomla 6 compatible equivalent or flag for rebuild before migration begins, so nothing breaks silently - Custom responsive template built on Cassiopeia framework: clean SCSS architecture with zero hard-coded text, full RTL/LTR multi-language support, and design matched to your reference sites -- mobile-first with Google PageSpeed 90+ on mobile as the acceptance bar - Advanced search with Smart Search or Elasticsearch: faceted filtering by category, tag, and custom fields with real-time suggestions as users type -- styled to match the new template seamlessly - Staging-first deployment: full migration and testing on your staging server, content parity verified article by article, then clean cutover to live with rollback plan We manage multi-language web platforms with RTL support across 8+ live SaaS products -- CMS migrations with content integrity checks are a routine part of our operations. Documentation delivered: template override guide, extension inventory, and search configuration manual.
$1,500 USD in 14 days
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Hello, good day. I read about your project and I can perform a scalable update and QA to meet your expectations for your Joomla project. I am a professional with extensive experience and I am available to start immediately. I will be waiting for your contact via the Freelancer chat to coordinate. Best regards.
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, To create a seamless upgrade from Joomla 3.x to Joomla 6.x while ensuring that all your articles, menus, and categories are retained, I will develop a responsive, custom template using the Cassiopeia framework. The design will capture the fresh feel you're after and maintain your brand identity. Integrating an advanced search experience with faceted filtering, I can utilize Joomla’s Smart Search or recommend a proven extension aligned with your goals. Your satisfaction is paramount, and I'm committed to delivering high-quality results that meet your expectations in terms of code quality and design. Regards, Ali
$1,500 USD in 14 days
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Moving from Joomla 3.x to 6.x isn't just an upgrade—the biggest risk is keeping every article, extension, and multilingual feature intact while replacing the template and search without breaking existing content. I'd start by validating extension compatibility and building the new site on your staging server so content parity can be checked before anything goes live. For the template, I'd keep everything override-based with SCSS, avoid hard-coded strings so RTL/LTR translations stay manageable, and build on a Joomla 6 compatible foundation such as Cassiopeia if it fits your design references. For search, I'd compare Smart Search against a proven extension based on the faceted filtering and live suggestions you need, then style it so it feels like part of the site rather than an add-on. One question: are all of your current Joomla extensions already confirmed to have Joomla 6 compatible versions, or will some require replacement?
$2,500 USD in 10 days
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With a strong background in PHP, SEO, and web development, I am confident that I can smoothly transition your current Joomla 3.x site to the newer version of Joomla 6.x within your 14-day timeline. Having worked extensively on demanding projects such as building Learning Management Systems (LMS) and customized mobile apps, I possess the necessary expertise to handle the job with precision. I will not just execute an upgrade but create for you a fresh, modern design matching the style references you provide while reflecting your brand. My experience in theming and plugin development can assure you that I will build a custom, mobile-first template aligned with a Joomla-6-ready framework to ensure full multi-language support and clean SCSS in line with your expectations. Going beyond mere upgrades, I understand your need for an advanced search experience powered by Joomla's Smart Search or a proven extension. My skills in designing and configuring such features will result in efficient faceted filtering and real-time suggestions that significantly improve user experience. As per my modus operandi, I will deliver flawless content parity, W3C-clean code and maintain Google PageSpeed at or above 90 (mobile) - ensuring we meet my own high standards and yours perfectly. Let's work together to bring this project to life!
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can migrate your Joomla 3.x website to Joomla 6.x within 14 days while preserving all articles and carefully reviewing menus, categories, multilingual content, and existing extensions. I will build a modern mobile first template using Cassiopeia or a Joomla 6 compatible framework, with clean SCSS, RTL and LTR support, reusable overrides, and no hard coded text. I will also configure advanced Smart Search with faceted filters and live suggestions, styled consistently with the new design. The migration will be completed first on staging, with extension compatibility checks, content parity testing, responsive QA, W3C validation, SEO preservation, and performance optimisation targeting 90 plus mobile PageSpeed. After approval, I will deploy the site to live and provide clear documentation for templates, extensions, and search management. Best, Justin
$2,250 USD in 20 days
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Hi, There, I can migrate your Joomla 3 site through a controlled, staged upgrade path to Joomla 6 while preserving and validating every article, category, menu, language association, URL, and compatible extension. With 4+ years of CMS development experience, I’ll first complete an extension and database compatibility audit, then build a custom mobile-first Cassiopeia-based template with clean SCSS, RTL/LTR support, language strings, and no hard-coded content. I’ll configure and style faceted Smart Search with real-time suggestions, run content-parity, responsive, accessibility, W3C, redirect, and performance QA, then document all overrides and extensions before launch. I can start immediately and target the 14-day schedule after confirming extension compatibility, working within your decided budget. Best regards, Waqas Ahmad
$2,250 USD in 7 days
6.4
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Upgrading Joomla 3.x to 6.x while preserving content and structure is straightforward based on similar projects I’ve handled. I’ll start by setting up the Joomla 6 environment on your staging server to carefully migrate articles, menus, and categories without loss. For the new template, I suggest building it on Cassiopeia with clean SCSS, full RTL/LTR, and zero hard-coded text as requested. To capture your references’ modern look, could you share which design elements stand out most? That will guide the build. For advanced search, Joomla Smart Search is solid, but if you need more faceted filtering or instant suggestions, I can recommend extensions I’ve tested that fit smoothly and perform well. Do you want the search indexing to update automatically on new content? I’ll ensure all extensions carry over properly and that the final site scores 90+ on Google PageSpeed for mobile with W3C-valid code. Documentation will clearly explain template overrides, extensions, and managing search features. Ready to begin the upgrade and build today to hit your 14-day timeline.
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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Hi — Mateo here from Toronto. I understand you're looking to upgrade an existing Joomla 3.x website to Joomla 6.x while preserving all content, improving the frontend experience and introducing a modern, mobile-first template with advanced search capabilities. The main challenge in this type of migration is maintaining content integrity while handling template compatibility, extension upgrades, multilingual support and performance optimization. A successful upgrade requires more than a version change — the new Joomla architecture, overrides, SEO structure and user experience all need to work together. I have experience with PHP, HTML, CSS, CMS development and frontend implementation, including website migrations, custom templates and responsive designs. For this project I would focus on a safe staging migration first, reviewing existing extensions, rebuilding the template using Joomla 6 standards, configuring search functionality and ensuring the final site is optimized for performance and maintainability. A few questions to better understand the current setup: Q1 – Which Joomla 3 extensions are currently installed, and are all of them confirmed compatible with Joomla 6 or do some require replacement? Q2 – Do you already have the reference websites for the new design direction, or should I propose a modern Joomla 6 template style based on your brand?
$2,000 USD in 14 days
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6.0

Hi, I can upgrade your Joomla 3.x website to Joomla 6.x while preserving all existing articles, structure, and functionality, with a focus on a modern mobile-first experience and clean long-term maintainability. I understand the key requirements are not only migration but also creating a Joomla 6-ready custom template with SCSS, multilingual RTL/LTR support, and an advanced search experience with faceted filtering. My approach would be to audit the current extensions and database first, migrate safely on staging, rebuild the design using Cassiopeia or a suitable Joomla 6 framework, then test content parity and performance before launch. I can implement search using Smart Search or a reliable extension, customize the styling to match your new theme, and provide documentation for template overrides and future management. I will also optimize the site for speed, clean code standards, and mobile PageSpeed performance while ensuring there is no hard-coded content that limits future updates. I’d be happy to review your reference designs and current Joomla setup to prepare the migration plan and timeline. Best Regards, Fizza Nadeem K
$1,500 USD in 6 days
6.1
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As a highly skilled and experienced full-stack web developer, specializing in Joomla, I can seamlessly migrate your current Joomla 3.x site to the latest Joomla 6.x version. With an extensive background in front end and backend development that encompasses CSS, HTML, PHP and SEO, I am well-equipped to create a custom, mobile-first template for your site - one that is fully adaptable to RTL/LTR languages and features clean SCSS. Benefitting from my proficiency in Advanced Search, I promise to install, configure, and style your new search system to reflect the theme of your upgraded website. Additionally, with my penchant for pixel-perfect design and code cleanliness, I guarantee W3C-clean code across your entire platform. Your acceptance criteria will undoubtedly be met with a digital solution upholding flawless content parity and an unfailing guarantee of high performance- Google PageSpeed Rating of 90+ on mobile. Collaborating with a team of seasoned developers based in Canada, we leverage over 8 years of experience building more than 1000+ custom websites providing clean code, pixel-perfect design, smart performance enabling us to bring forth both scalability and reliability in the digital solutions we provide. Why not work together on this upgrade project and ensure it's not just done but exceptionally done within your desired timeframe?
$2,250 USD in 7 days
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⚠️ If you're not happy, you don’t pay. ⚠️ Hi, Thank you for checking my proposal and sharing the detailed project brief. I can upgrade your Joomla site from 3.x to 6.x using a mobile-first framework like Cassiopeia with a clean, modern design. I will deliver: • Fully upgraded Joomla 6.x site hosted on your staging server and migrated live • Custom responsive template reflecting your style references • Complete content structure retained and verified • Advanced search with faceted filtering and real-time suggestions, configured to match the theme • Comprehensive documentation for template overrides, extensions, and search management You will also receive: • Ongoing support during the transition I am confident I can execute your vision professionally and efficiently. Looking forward to discussing the timeline and next steps. Best regards, Chirag Pipal
$1,500 USD in 7 days
4.9
4.9

Hi, Aashiq (Ash) here from Cape Town, South Africa. This project instantly caught my eye, so I had to reach out. I see you’re looking to upgrade your Joomla 3.x site to 6.x while maintaining all existing articles and ensuring a fresh, modern feel with a custom mobile-first template. I’ve helped businesses revamp their online presence by implementing high-converting websites and seamless upgrades. With proven strategies and a focus on user experience, I’m confident I can deliver exactly what you need. Feel free to ask for samples of past projects that align with your vision. Based on what you mentioned, here is how we would approach the project: - Conduct a thorough assessment of your current site - Develop a responsive template based on your style references - Implement advanced search features with faceted filtering - Ensure all content is retained and verified - Provide comprehensive documentation for easy management You can count on me for clear communication and delivering a seamless, integrated solution optimized for performance. Best Regards, Aashiq
$2,700 USD in 7 days
5.1
5.1

I am confident that my diverse skill set, especially my experience in Web Design and Development, and "Web & Mobile Design" specifically, will enable me to seamlessly move your current Joomla 3.x site to Joomla 6.x. Moreover, I will ensure all the existing articles are retained, and I'll review and fine-tune your menus and categories. Let's not forget about all pre-existing extensions: they won't be overlooked during this process - instead, I guarantee that they'll be perfectly integrated into the new platform. Speaking of design, as a seasoned design professional, producing unique themes tailored to reflect brand personality is second nature to me. Showcasing a fresh modern feel while capturing your references is something I will execute with excellence using my proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools. Creating a mobile-first template on Cassiopeia or any other Joomla-6-ready framework is an endeavor I'm ready to take on enthusiastically, ensuring clean SCSS and zero hard-coded text, reflecting W3C-clean code standards.
$2,250 USD in 3 days
4.7
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Hello, I will upgrade your Joomla 3.x site to Joomla 6.x and deliver a custom Cassiopeia based mobile first template, completing the project within 14 calendar days. I migrated a 1,200 article Joomla 3 site to Joomla 4 and built a Cassiopeia template that reached 92 mobile PageSpeed. I will retain all articles, review menus and categories, implement full multi language RTL and LTR support, deliver clean SCSS and no hard coded text, and install and configure advanced faceted search using Joomla Smart Search or a proven extension, styled to match your references. I will deploy to your staging server for verification, migrate to live on approval, and provide documentation covering template overrides, installed extensions, and search management. Acceptance criteria of content parity, W3C clean code, and 90 plus mobile PageSpeed will be met. Is the staging server already provisioned and accessible? Happy to jump on a quick chat. Ali Zain
$2,250 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can complete this efficiently and on time. To begin, I understand the critical need to upgrade your Joomla 3.x site to Joomla 6.x while preserving all existing articles. The focus on menus and categories will ensure a seamless transition. I will carefully review the provided reference websites to capture the fresh, modern feel that aligns with your brand identity. For the template, I will develop a custom, mobile-first design utilizing a Joomla-6-ready framework like Cassiopeia. Multi-language support, clean SCSS, and flexibility for RTL/LTR languages will be integrated seamlessly. The advanced search functionality will feature faceted filtering and real-time suggestions, enhancing user experience. Deliverables will include a fully upgraded Joomla 6.x site on your staging server, a responsive template matching your style references, intact content/structure, advanced search integration, and comprehensive documentation. I have a few technical questions and some recommendations that I believe could improve the overall solution. I'd appreciate it if you could send me a message through chat so we can discuss them in more detail. Cheers, Yuan.C
$2,200 USD in 15 days
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